Kumarakom

Kumarakom, an unique backwater destination and ideal for backwater cruises, forms a part of Kerala’s rice bowl, The Backwaters of Kumarakom offers an exciting and enthralling backwater tourist destination among the country side watching the evergreen paddy fields, large area of mangrove forests stretching into acres of land with the rows of the palm trees by the sea shores. This little village is an island of paradise, untouched by time The house boats that offer a unique atmosphere of spending the night on the waters beneath the shining moon is really experience tourists would always remember. A ride by the country side gives a closer look at the rural way of livelihood. One can always have the opportunity to see the fisherman at work; the ladies deep in the water search the tasty Karimeen fish for a grand dinner. Situated on the bank of the Vembanad lake, the small water world offers the experience of the country crafts, canoes for gliding on the watersTourist attractions are Backwaters of Kumarakom and kumarakom bird sanctuary

How to reach:

By Road: 85kms from Cochin and 150kms from Thekkady, 20kms from Kottayam and 160kms from TrivandrumBy Air: Cochin International airport is 120kms away and Trivandrum airport is 150kms awayBy Rail: Nearest rail head is Kottayam railway station